A Quick Update

Finally!  Our August Champ is over.  Whew!  Now I have some free time to post and update my blog. How's everybody doing?  Hope y'all are fine.

Nothing much has happened except that I was busy with work.  I feel like I've been saying that all the time, but that's the truth.  Okay... Alright, alright!  I've also been a bit lazy.  There.  I said it!  But for now I'm back so I'm going to make the most out of it.

Aside from my regular check up, which by the way, I'm grateful to God for the good results, I was also actively posting on my cat's blog.  I just find it very cute and relieves me of stress.  It was my cat's first birthday yesterday.  Here are some photos.

Me & Sushi

Here's something really cute.

Tada!

I will again be very busy WITH work by October and that will also be my birthday month.  Christmas is getting closer and closer.  I'm excited! Wow! Can you believe that 2013 is almost over?   Sigh... I miss Dad.

Well, this is it for now. Have a great weekend y'all!

Yada Yada

I've been sitting here for hours wanting to write something, but couldn't think of anything to write.  Nothing's happening really except for my weekly check ups which will just bore you if I start talking about it.  But I'm good and I thank God for that.

Regarding my work... I'm still doing client calls, closing sales (Thank God!) and meeting my quota... most of the time.  I wish I could say all the time.  =) I'm still waiting for that BIG break though.  I know it'll come.

I'm still taking care of my fur baby, Sushi.  She's such a cutie. She's now 8 months. There's this event called BlogPaws Conference 2013. Wish I was able to attend though.  Oh yeah, one thing new I guess is how I became a pet lover. I especially love cats.

My family is doing good.  Thank God! Mom is quite happy with her new place. I think I already told you that before.  

Financially, well,  it's always been a challenge with the price tags of my meds and supplements, but God has been faithful. He does provide.  For those who know lupus, you know that that does not come in cheap.  Probably in other countries, people are well informed what lupus is about and maybe they have programs to support people with lupus.  Well, not from where I am.  

Anyway, I will have to start ordering my supplements online.  Will have to check if I can get them cheaper that way or buy them from my doctor.  

Well, I guess that's it for now.  Have a happy weekend! 

"Me" Time

What a beautiful day!  Woke up really early. Prayed. Got up and fed my fur baby Sushi. Had breakfast and went to do some filing for my work.  Just taking a short break here while listening to my fave 80's New Wave music.

It's "me" time today.  My nanny had her day off.  Hmm... Let's see, what shall I do today?

Oh, I had a haircut two days ago.  I decided to chop my hair short.  I think it's about time since I lost a lot of hair late last year, my hair looked so limp and thin. I didn't take a picture of myself yet. Will do soon.  

My weight is now under control, but since my doctor increased my steroid dosage since I had another flare a few days back, my face and upper body are beginning to grow big again.

Sigh!

This really upsets me.   When things are beginning to go back to normal... slowly... suddenly I'm back to square one.

Argh!!!

Though I know this is just a minor set back, still... 

Anyway, I don't want to dwell on that.  As I've said, today is a beautiful day.  So I intend to enjoy my "me" time the best I can.

Have a great day, my friends!

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to Thankful Thursday!

I have so many things to thank God for this week.

• I thank the Lord for the peace of mind I have even if I got a bad report last Friday regarding my health. I believe this was just a minor set back and I'm still on my way to full recovery and healing by God's grace.


• I'm grateful to have such a supportive family.  My siblings told me to upgrade my health card coverage to the second highest there is for a corporate account.  There's a huge jump in the monthly premium with this upgrade.  They told me to pay as is and my siblings agreed among themselves to pay for the difference. Thank you, Lord!


• I'm grateful for my friends here and abroad including bloggy friends. You're my Prayer Warriors!


• I'm grateful for the Lord's faithfulness.  He never failed to provide for my needs especially when it comes to money. There's a couple who are dear to my heart. who I fondly call Mamu and Papu; they sent me financial assistance.  Thank you!  A dear friend of mine and a colleague also handed me some financial assistance to help me with my meds and supplements. God touched these people's hearts to bless others as God Himself blessed them.  

• I thank the Lord that Sushi doesn't have ear infection anymore. Praise God! I can't help sharing her photos again.  She's just oozing with cuteness.  I also thank God for giving her to me because she's my stress reliever.  Hehe... How could she not be, just look at her.

• Oh, and also I thank the Lord for leading me to Pet-a-Holic's veterinary clinic.  I met the owner, Sandra Santos, and she was very nice to personally see to it that Sushi was well taken care of while being attended to by her staff. I also thank God that Sushi has good doctors.  Dr. Glenn Maguad took care of Sushi's ear infection and administered her second shot.

Lord, thank you for all these blessings.  Thank you that you're looking after me.  Thank you for everything!  Giving you all the glory and praise!

What are you thankful for this week?

For more Thankful Thursday, visit Laurie over at Women Taking a Stand.

Poor Sushi

Hi friends.

I'm doing good. Thanks to all who are continuously praying for me.  I'm just a bit lazy to do anything these days except work.

Anyway, Emy (my nanny) and I brought Sushi to the vet this morning.  She has ear infection.  Poor Sushi. The doctor cleaned her right ear and put antibiotic drops.  We were told to observe her ear for at least a week to see if it's getting any better or not, then we bring her back to the vet for another check-up.  I purchased a Groupon deal for only $7.50 so I can avail a year's worth of unlimited cat check-ups plus discounts on grooming, cat food and accessories at Pet-a-Holic's Veterinary Clinic.  It was a good deal.

Sushi after her check-up.  Sooo cute!

Sushi's suppose to have her shots on Wednesday, but because of this ear infection, the doctor moved her next visit to Sunday to check on her ear first, then the shots.

We got back  home, she played, ate then slept.

Sushi loves to sleep in this area during the day. She uses the bundled extension wire as her pillow. See that shredded paper on the left?  That's what she loves playing with all the time. When she gets tired  playing with it, she sleeps.

Hope she gets better soon.  Would love to bring her back to the vet not just for check-up, but for her shots.

Thankful Thursday

I have so many things to thank God for today.  God is sooooo good!

I thank God for the new HOPE I have.  I feel at peace and joyful again.  I thought I've lost those 2 for a while, but I guess I have them all along, just misplaced. Now, my groove is back.

I have a new niece!  Her name is Robyn Denise. My sister gave birth yesterday. She's so beautiful. Both mom and baby are healthy so I'm grateful for that.

I'm grateful too because I know I'm on my way to full recovery. I'm getting better everyday.

Yesterday I brought Sushi to the vet for vaccine and check up.  I had her groomed too.  Dr. Byron Guevarra, her vet, said Sushi is in tip-top health. Thank God!

Father, thank you for ALL the blessings and favor you've been showering me with.  Thank you for taking care of me, my family and my pet Sushi. I bless and honor you, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen!


What are you thankful for this week?

For more Thankful Thursday, visit Iris over at Grace Alone.

Meet Sushi

I finally got my pet cat!  Woohoo!

She's so cute! Her name is Sushi.  She's a 4-month old Himalayan cat. She's very sweet and loves to play.  I don't really know much about cats although my family had pet cats which we brought home  from the streets. This is the first time I had a pet cat of my own. I don't know much about Himalayan cats either.  I don't know if Sushi is a pure breed Himalayan or not, but whether or not she is, I love her to pieces.

I saw Sushi for the first time at my friend Shirleen's house. Right there and then I fell in love with this cutie. I decided I wanted to have one, too... soon, I thought.

I prayed for it.  I prayed for a pet cat.  I told God that I really want one, but I couldn't afford to spend that much to purchase a cat now. I'd rather buy my supplements and meds with the funds I have than spend it to buy a cat... But God, I really want one!  I told God that if He really wanted me to have a pet cat now, He'll make a way for me to have one for free.  Honestly, I didn't know how that could ever be possible.

Two weeks later, Shirleen texted me and said she's selling the cat because her daughter's asthma is acting up again. Really???  I got excited... but thought, God, it's not good enough.

Shirleen said I could pay whenever.  Hmmm... tempting... but God, it's still not good enough.  If that cat is for me, you're going to make a way for me to have her for free.

Another friend of mine, who's a dog lover, knew that I wanted so much to get a pet cat and I told my friend that Shirleen's selling her cat.  As soon as I said that, my friend immediately said, "Get it! I'll pay for it."

Wha???  Did I hear right?  You'll pay for the cat? 

Hmmm...

You know, God does answer prayers.  Sometimes it takes time... Sometimes it's quick. One thing I'm reminded of with what just happened is that GOD DOES ANSWER PRAYER. And when He says YES, rest assured that that prayer request is YOURS!

Me & Sushi